Police investigating drive-thru fight between employee, customer at Oswego-area Portillo's
“ OSWEGO, Ill. — An altercation in the drive-thru of an Oswego-area Portillo’s, in which video has been widely shared, is being investigated by the police department.
On Sunday, officers were called to the restaurant just before noon for a fight between an employee and a customer.
The employee, 18, was evaluated by paramedics and later taken to the hospital. Police said that they did not speak with the employee before he was transported. The customer, a 48-year-old man, was questioned, according to police.
Police say they are aware that video of the incident is circulating on social media.”
Story at:
https://wgntv.com/news/police-investigating-oswego-portillos-drive-thru-fight-between-employee-customer/
Some important background information…the employee was an 18 year old African American man, the customer was a 48 year old white man; and the online news stories leave those pertinent facts out. It is disgusting that apparently some people just can’t pass up the opportunity to emulate Derek Chauvin.
I tracked down at least one Facebook post about this that included this information:
“ This happened at Portillos in Oswego, IL today! A white man was assaulting a black worker, kneeled on his neck and broke his arm. If you have any information please let me know. ”
I’m not a huge fan of Facebook, nor do I know how to link to a video there but searching “Portillo’s fight Oswego” will get you to the page with the video.
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